PEARL Program Director, Philippines — Market Systems Lead

Technoserve Philippines; Manila; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnoServe Philippines seeks a Program Director to lead PEARL, a major market systems program with PCA to raise incomes for coconut farmers. You will set strategy, manage delivery, budgets, and governance across partners, and supervise a 17-member team in Manila and regional sites.

You will ensure quality, oversee finances, and report to funders while promoting gender equality, safeguarding, and performance learning across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (with 12 years of relevant experience) or Master’s degree (with eight years of relevant experience).
• Experience leading multi-stakeholder agribusiness or market systems programs, preferably in Asia.
• Proven ability to manage donor- or investor-funded programs, budgets, and compliance.
• Excellent written and spoken English; travel up to 30–40%.

Responsibilities

• Set program strategy and direct engagement with PCA; lead governance and commitments.
• Deliver results framework on time and within budget; manage consultants and partners.
• Build and sustain relationships with oil processors, buyers, and market-access partners.
• Oversee training for cooperative managers and ensure women's and youth participation.
• Own the budget forecasting, procurement, and risk management; MEL system leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree (12+ years)

Master’s degree (8+ years)

Job description

TechnoServe Philippines seeks a Program Director to lead PEARL, a major market systems program with PCA to raise incomes for coconut farmers. You will set strategy, manage delivery, budgets, and governance across partners, and supervise a 17-member team in Manila and regional sites.

You will ensure quality, oversee finances, and report to funders while promoting gender equality, safeguarding, and performance learning across the program.